I live on the road side watch the cars passing by I bring you the headlines and stories of crime See your reflection in my paper each day Watch your reaction as your eyes turn away Welcome to Jack's Palace Don't turn away Welcome to Jack's Palace You made it this way For only two quarters you can know what I know Read of destruction and political shows Learn who is living, learn who is dead Read their life's story, hear what they said Welcome to Jack's Palace Don't turn away Welcome to Jack's Palace You made it this way It's power and glory, that are the rage And somehow they're always right here on front page You come back tomorrow, the headlines will change But somehow the stories are always the same Welcome to Jack's Palace Don't turn away Welcome to Jack's Palace You made it this way